Bird Observatory in the Mousterlin Marsh in Fouesnant 1Bird Observatory in the Mousterlin Marsh in Fouesnant 1
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The most beautiful places where to see the birds on the Breton Riviera


Do you love nature, peace and quiet and beautiful feathered encounters? The Breton Riviera is a paradise for birdwatchers who want to enjoy the freedom of the seasons. Here, among the marshes, woods and quiet coves, you can take the time to watch, listen and, above all… not disturb.

5 favourite birdwatching spots

#1 L'Anse du Petit Moulin Bénodet

– A protected natural site
– An endemic flower: the narcissus
– THE must-see nautical spot

#2 The Mousterlin Marsh Fouesnant

– The White Sea is a long stretch of dunes and beaches
– The ideal place for birdwatching
– Letty beach

#3 L'Anse de la Forêt La Forêt-Fouesnant

– Departure for cruises to the Odet river or the Glénan archipelago
– A walk along the corniche
– The church of Saint-Thomas Becket

#4 Le Bois de Penfoulic Fouesnant

– An iodised walk with a breathtaking view of the ocean
– Enjoy an ice cream at ‘Bankiz’ overlooking the sea
– A lively, connected place

#5 Le Bois du Moustoir Saint-Évarzec

– A protected natural site
– A 7 km loop that can be explored on foot or by bike
– A 120-hectare marshland with a 6-hectare pond, canals, back dunes and wet meadows, where Shetland ponies graze peacefully.